Clash by Night (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1952, Clash by Night is a drama and romance film directed by Fritz Lang, running about 105 minutes. “Livin’ in my house! Lovin’ another man! Is that what you call bein’ honest? That’s just givin’ it a nice name!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An embittered woman seeks escape in marriage, only to fall for her husband’s best friend.
Who’s in it. Clash by Night stars Barbara Stanwyck as Mae Doyle D'Amato, Paul Douglas as Jerry D'Amato, Robert Ryan as Earl Pfeiffer and Marilyn Monroe as Peggy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Clash by Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, TCM and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Clash by Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Clash by Night tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Clash by Night (1952)?
- In US, Clash by Night is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Clash by Night worth watching?
- Clash by Night holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Clash by Night?
- Clash by Night stars Barbara Stanwyck, Paul Douglas, Robert Ryan, Marilyn Monroe and J. Carrol Naish.
- When was Clash by Night released?
- Clash by Night was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.